According to creator Dean Hall, the DayZ standalone will run on a client-server architecture, much like the way an MMO is run, rather than the current ArmA2 architecture.
As he puts it on his blog, “the application will move into a traditional client-server relationship which the server makes most of the decisions. This is the common architecture behind virtually every MMO currently out there, and it will be DayZ’s architecture when it releases.” The development team sees this as a “dramatic plan to change the face of DayZ and how it will hit the world at the end of this year.”
By ensure the server will run the world of DayZ, rather than the client, it should prevent hacking and performance issues that can often plague the current DayZ mod. Also, considering DayZ does not require the same complexities of player and AI interactions that ArmA does, it made the decision all the more logical.
Hall explains, “we’re not just locking the application and data down any more, but we’re making the server the umpire. We’re ripping out everything not required and replacing it with an optimized solution that has players (the survivors) and AI (the zombies). Our zombies don’t need to conduct flanking maneuvers, they don’t need to reload their magazines. They are simple, and our architecture reflects that. Achieving this will be tough, as we are already crunching very hard. If this heavy optimization is as successful as it would rationally seem to be on paper, then we will be limited on player numbers not by performance, but map design.”
Testing will commence “at some point, soon,” according to Hall.
In an upcoming patch due out within to coming months, Blizzard will be adding Global Play to the StarCraft II universe.
“Global Play will give you access to StarCraft II game servers in regions outside your own, expanding the possibilities for eSports, exposing you to maps and games that aren’t yet published everywhere, and making it easy to play with your friends in other parts of the world,” reads the official website. Blizzard also mentions that each region will have separate profile data, meaning data like characters, profiles, ladder ranking, progress and friends lists will not carry over between regions.
Blizzard also notes:
Players will be able to freely switch between regions via the StarCraft II login screen.
When your region’s game servers are undergoing maintenance, you may be able to play in a different region that is not down for maintenance.
Your game language and user interface will not change when you change regions.
Players using Global Play will be subject to the in-game policies of their selected play region.
Getting pumped for Black Ops 2? Though we are still a full day and a few hours away from release, you may have noticed a Black Ops 2 copy in the hands of a number of gamers who’ve managed to attain it yearly through various means.
The question most likely pops up in your mind, as well as in others’: will those who’ve been playing before the official launch date have their stats reset at 12:00am this Tuesday morning?
Treyarch game design director recently answered this question in a series of tweets: “FAQ. Will people be reset? A. Read the previously linked Security/Enforcement policy. Unless you are a bad person doing bad things, no.” He adds that “it’s a giant game with a lot of infrastructure that needs to be deployed over several days.” Treyarch most likely feels it unfair to reset the stats of those who’ve attained a legitimate copy of the game, but we’d definitely like to hear what you think in the comments below.
To those who have received an early, legitimate copy, Vonderhaar says, “Enjoy the game. Services will be spotty as we prepare for the official launch,” adding that “It’s a rolling start. Expect bounces the new few days as we bring up extra services.”
Vonderhaar also recently handed out a few tips to those wanting to take part in live streaming League Play games when Black Ops 2 launches on day one: “If you are interested in live streaming those League Play games you will (optionally) want the right camera. Currently supported cameras: 360: Vision. PS3: Eye. PC: Most USB Cameras. It’s like getting a free starter kit for live streaming and works incredibly well, given how complicated the entire thing is under the hood.” He also commented on the Xbox 360’s Kinect, mentioning that it is currently not supported: “I know a lot of you probably have a Kinect, but it is still [being] evaluated as a video camera for the feature. More on that later.”
He also answered a few frequently asked questions, stating that the streamer’s voice does go to the live stream when recording, a YouTube channel is needed though a partnership is not, and that 10 viewers are needed to activate the stream while good upstream bandwidth is a requirement.
Lastly, those on the lookout for more Black Ops 2 PC news can look forward to what a Treyarch developer working on the PC version recently tweeted, “On the post-launch patch task list: 90 FOV.”
So, what are you doing to get prepared for Black Ops 2?
Fusible has dug up EA’s domain ownership for the Battlefield franchise. It turns out that the company purchased the main Battlefield website, Battlefield.com, back in 2007 for $80,000 USD.
Also, EA now owns all Battlefield domains up to Battlefield9.com. With Battlefield 4 set to release next year, this goes to show EA’s commitment to its’ flagship shooter for years to come.
However, this also raises the question, would you like to only play major Battlefield releases in the main series with constant DLC packages like Battlefield 3 Premium? Or, you would rather have the major Battlefield sequels further apart with more spin offs in between, such as Battlefield 1943 and the fan-favorite 2142 along with the last installment’s expansion packs?
Let it be known right away that the following could very well be considered spoiler-filled to many.
Yes, it’s most likely possible to view upcoming unlocks while in-game regardless, but you may fall into the category of people who like to see what’s in store for them they day they open up the game and pop it in their Xbox 360, PS3 or PC this November 13. So, read at your own risk.
Below is the entire unlock progression of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2‘s multiplayer, provided by Reddit user FortRank.
You’ll notice right away that Black Ops 2 does away with the CoD Point system adopted in the original Black Ops, but instead follows a more traditional, set unlock pattern. Also, check out the very last perk/item you unlock. You may find it intriguing.
While you’re at it, you can also check out all the Black Ops 2 multiplayer maps, including their loading screen and layouts for Domination, Demolition and CTF.
Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments! How would you compare this unlock progression to past Call of Duty titles?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Unlock Progression
Level 4
MTAR (AR)
Type 25 (AR)
SWAT-556 (AR)
MP7 (SMG)
PDW-57 (SMG)
QBB LMG (LMG)
MK48 (LMG)
R870 MCS (Shotgun)
Saiga 12 (Shotgun)
SVU-AS (Sniper)
DSR-50 (Sniper)
Five-Seven (Pistol)
TAC-45 (Pistol)
SMAW (Launcher)
FHJ-18 AA (Launcher)
Lightweight (Perk 1)
Hardline (Perk 1)
Toughness (Perk 2)
Cold Blooded (Perk 2)
Dexterity (Perk 3)
Extreme Conditioning (Perk 3)
Perk 1 Greed (Wildcard)
Grenade (Lethal)
Semtex (Lethal)
Concussion Grenade (Tactical)
Smoke Grenade (Tactical)
Level 5
Blind Eye (Perk 1)
Level 6
Sensor Grenade (Tactical)
Level 7:
Scorestreaks unlocked, this entire tier is streaks
Electronic Arts is partnering with Gov X to give a little something special to Medal of Honor: Warfighter gamers who are either active, reserve, retired or former military personnel.
Those who fall into the above categories and who have purchased Medal of Honor: Warfighter will receive special Military Edition unlock codes at no charge for a limited time.
This code will identify those involved in military services by displaying the Project HONOR Eagle icon above their character in-game. It also grants them acces to a special Project HONOR camouflage pattern weapon skin.
“This identifies verified U.S. Military players from their non-military peers – a privileged distinction that appropriately is made broadly available at no charge to all military Medal of Honor Warfighter game owners during this extended Veteran’s Day weekend, from Friday, Nov. 9 through Tuesday, Nov. 13 while supplies last,” writes EA.
Offer is only valid in the United States and you can visit www.govx.com/mohw for more details.
Hey there vault hunters. Have you been itching for more information on Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Borderlands 2 second DLC expansion pack, or even the second DLC character class?
If so, then you will be glad to know that Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, has recently tweeted out during a session of answering fans questions that details of this leaked DLC expansion will be announced shortly. So far, we know that it revolves around the Torgue gun manufacture that specializes on explosive weaponry .
In fact, Randy tweeted that it will actually be released before the year is over and that details will be revealed a few days after Mr.Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage’s announcement. But that’s not all. Recently, the Borderlands 2 achievement list for Steam has been updated to include 3 new achievements, which have been revealed due to it being available on the PS3 version of Borderlands 2. They are:
Explosive – Completed the mission “Long Way To The Top”
Motorhead – Completed all Campaign of Carnage side quests
Obsessed – Colletected 10 pictures of Moxxi in Campaign of Carnage
If Steam updating Borderlands 2 achievements recently is any indication, then you can expect that this explosive DLC is set to be released sooner then people think.
If that’s not enough to quench your thirst for more Borderlands 2 info, a member from the Reddit community has claimed that he was able to determine some quotes from this new DLC from the PS3 version:
Mr.Torgue’s Campaign Of Carnage quotes
Moxxi line:
Ah, the Gunzerker. Frightening, yet…hairy.
Storyline stuff:
Listen carefully, mouth-breathers of the world — this is Patricia Tannis, and I have found another Vault.
As I was saying, I’ve discovered that this new Vault is buried in the center of a large crater and will only open, and I quote, “once the champion of Pandora feeds it the blood of the ultimate coward.”TORGUE: We at the Torgue Corporation sincerely believe that is F****** AWESOME! It’s SO awesome that we’re gonna set up a tournament to find this “number one badass”! If you want in, come to where the Vault is buried — in the Badass Crater of Badassitude!
Tiny Tina new quest:
Ohmygodohmygodohmygod. Do you know who just arrived in the Beatdown? SULLY THE STABBER! He’s my THIRD favorite mass-murderer in the ENTIRE WORLD! You HAVE to go get his autograph for me.Get his signature on this. Please. PLEEEEEASEpleasepleasepleasepleaseplease. If I don’t get his autograph I’m gonnaDIEEEEE. He’s my favoritest! He killed every living person on the Bathymas with nothing but a rusty butterknife! If you don’t take it I’m gonna start crying.Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. (making a song out of it) Oh-baby please. Please. Please. P-p-please. Please. Please. Pleeease. That was ”Please,” by Tiny Tina featuring the Vault Hunter on bass.OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH. Sully’s out in the Beatdown. Just bring me his autograph and you will be my FAVORITE PERSON EVER. FOREVER.
From the looks of these quotes, you can expect this DLC to include yet another raid boss. It also seems similar to the original Borderland’s second DLC, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome, which pitted you against numerous foes in waves just like in the slaughter domes that are found throughout Borderlands 2.
Lastly, Randy Pitchford has tweeted out a brand new set of Shift codes for Borderlands 2 Golden Keys, as of 10:54am PST, Saturday November 10.
WinPC: C3CBJ-CW5HS-6J3TJ-3B33T-5RXFJ
PS3: CBWJ3-6HRZJ-6ZJK3-9BKBT-WH3FZ
X360: CBWJ3-6HRWR-3XRJ6-5FJBT-WH3H6
For you vault hunters on the Mac, don’t forget that Borderlands 2 will be released on November 20th. You can read more about it here.
What type of raid boss would you like to see to be included in this upcoming DLC? Leave your thoughts on the comment section below!
As we previously reported, the PS3 version of Black Ops 2 features an optional texture pack to optimize the game on the system. It’s now been revealed by TGH that the texture pack will set you back 1.8 GB in HHD space, if you choose to install it. It’s worth noting that Black Ops 2 is the first Call of Duty game to allow a texture pack on the platform.
In other news, Black Ops 2 multiplayer servers have officially gone live on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, according to game’s official status page. Both consoles are on Defcon 3, which means:
Matchmaking services are enabled. All other services are undergoing continued maintenance in preparation for launch (films, emblem editor, CODTV, leaderboards, recent games, etc). Occasional disconnects should be expected.
The PC and Wii U versions of the game are still on Defcon 1, which means that they are offline.
Are you going to install the texture pack come November 13th? Please let us know in the comments below and be sure to keep an eye on our Black Ops 2 page for the latest news.
The team behind Black Ops 2 at Treyarch has gone live with the game’s Security & Enforcement Policy, which all players have to adhere to while playing the ninth instalment in the Call of Duty series.
“Below is Treyarch’s posted security & enforcement policy for Black Ops II. All infractions undergo a thorough review process by the Treyarch security team before enforcement, and penalty is not subject to further review,” writes Treyarch on the official forums. You can learn more about all the ways you can get banned in Black Ops 2’s multiplayer down below.
Temporary bans can range from 48 hours to 2 weeks, depending on the severity of the infraction. Permanent bans are lasting and final.
A minor offense is one in which no quantifiable damage has been done to another user or the game community at large. An extreme offense is one in which a player has caused detriment to other users or has organized large groups of users to commit additional offenses.
Modding/Hacking
Any user who runs a modified version of game code or uses a modified game profile is subject to penalty.
First offense: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Console users who modify their hardware or profile data will also be reported to console manufacturers. PC users on Steam will be reported to the Steam enforcement team.
Pirated Content
Any user who illegally acquires Call of Duty: Black Ops II content is subject to penalty.
First offense: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Console users in possession of illegally acquired content will also be reported to console manufacturers. PC users on Steam will be reported to the Steam enforcement team.
Unsupported Peripheral Devices & Applications
Any user who utilizes an unsupported external hardware device or application to interact with the game is subject to penalty. Unsupported peripheral devices and applications include but are not limited to modded controllers, IP flooders and lag switches.
Minor offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset and will have their leaderboard entries deleted.
Extreme or repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Boosting
Any user who colludes with another user to exploit the game for the purpose of gaining XP, prestige, game score, weapon level, or in-game unlock is subject to penalty.
First offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will have their leaderboard entries deleted.
Second offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, will have online split-screen privileges revoked, and will have their leaderboard entries deleted.
Extreme or multiple repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Glitching
Any user who abuses an exploit in game code or other established rule of play is subject to penalty. An example includes but is not limited to using a hole in the map geo to intentionally go outside of the map boundary.
First offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will have their leaderboard entries deleted.
Second offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, will have online split-screen privileges revoked, and will have their leaderboard entries deleted.
Extreme or multiple repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Offensive Behavior
Any user who is found to use aggressive, offensive, derogatory or racially charged language is subject to penalty.
First offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online.
Second offense: User will be temporarily banned from playing the game online and will have voice chat privileges in the game revoked.
Extreme or repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from playing the game online, will have their stats & emblems reset, and will be blocked permanently from appearing in leaderboards.
Offensive Emblems
Any user who creates an emblem with sexually gratuitous images, racially offensive material or foul language is subject to penalty.
Minor offense: User will be temporarily banned from using the Emblem Editor, and all emblems will be reset to default.
Extreme or repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from using the Emblem Editor, and all emblems will be reset to default.
Offensive Live Streams or Unauthorized Live Stream Content
Any user who is found to have offensive or unauthorized content in their live stream is subject to penalty. Offensive content includes but is not limited to foul language, racially charged language, and nudity. Unauthorized content includes but is not limited to unlicensed music, TV shows, movies and brand logos.
Minor offense: User will be temporarily banned from using live streaming and may have camera streaming privileges in the game revoked.
Extreme or repeat offenses: User will be permanently banned from using live streaming.
Extreme offenders will also be reported to the live streaming service provider and may have their account revoked by that service provider.
Be sure to read the latest Black Ops 2 news and editorials on our dedicated page.
Yesterday, we gathered the first gameplay details of Rockstar’s upcoming epic, Grand Theft Auto V.
If you’d like to get the full scoop straight from the latest Game Informer issue that featured all this GTA V goodness, simply scroll through the scans below. We’ve got a hold of the first three pages for your enjoyment.
Remember to stay tuned to MP1st for GTA V’s second trailer!
With Halo 4 having finally launched on the Xbox 360, 343 Industries isn’t wrapping up operations just yet.
Earlier today, 343 announced a playlist update to be implemented next week while just recently, they’ve teased fans with Episode 2 of Spartan Ops in this trailer below.
This week on Halo 4: Spartan Ops — The mysterious artifact recovered from Requiem takes control of vital systems on board the UNSC Infinity, forcing the Spartans of Crimson and Majestic back down to the planet to look for a way to free the ship. Commander Lasky and the UNSC need you, Spartan…get back in the game!
Spartan Ops is a series of additional story content that will be added weekly to Halo 4 for absolutely free. The game shipped with one episode so far, including 5 different chapters. Each episode can either be completed solo or co-operatively and usually revolves around a particular theme or story element.
Episode 2 drops this Monday, November 12.
Have you completed episode 1 yet? What are your thoughts so far?
Things aren’t looking too good for Medal of Honor: Warfighter.
We at MP1st have always felt that the Medal of Honor series has done an honorable job at portraying what it is that makes a soldier a soldier. In the latest installment, Medal of Honor: Warfighter, developers Danger Close even went as far as contracting several U.S. Navy SEAL members as consultants for a couple of days last summer in order to capture the level of authenticity the team was looking for. The result was a portrayal of realistic gear and tactics used by real Tier 1 operators, translated into the game world of Warfighter.
Apparently, however, this portrayal might have been a little too real, according to CBS News.
Seven members of SEAL Team Six (one of which was actually a part of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden), who were involved in the development of Medal of Honor: Warfighter are now under investigation for revealing classified material, material which has not been disclosed to the public or media as of yet. Not only this, but their involvement was also considered a violation of the unwritten code, “SEALs are silent warriors who shun the spotlight.”
Though all members are still on active duty, four have since transferred out of the unit but are still under investigation. All seven members have reportedly received letters of reprimand and had half their pay taken away for two months.
We reached out to EA to find out if this would have any impact on the game itself and were told:
There are no plans to recall Medal of Honor Warfighter from store shelves and we have no plans to alter the content contributed by combat veterans in the game. We have no further comments.
Additionally, Polygon was issues the following statement after reaching out to the U.S. Department of Defense:
A non-judicial punishment hearing was conducted yesterday, Nov. 7 and seven Naval Special Warfare (NSW) personnel faced administrative proceedings. An additional NSW investigation is ongoing to determine if more personnel may be involved.
They are being charged with violation of Article 92: Orders violation, misuse of command gear and violation of Article 92: Dereliction of duty, disclosure of classified material.
Two Senior Chief Special Operators and five Chief Special Operators received the punishment. They received a punitive letter of reprimand and forfeiture of ½ month’s pay for two months.
Thanks, James R!
In other news, Medal of Honor: Warfighter isn’t doing too hot on the official Xbox Live activity charts, according to Larry “Major Nelson” Hyrb’s blog. Currently, Warfighter sits in 19th place, just above Resident Evil 6.
We gave Medal of Honor: Warfighter a solid score in our multiplayer review, praising gameplay elements like the Fireteam mechanics and competitive game modes like Home Run. Are you still enjoying Warfighter?
In celebration of Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and of the one-year anniversary of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Infinity Ward and members of the Modern Warfare 3 team are turning double XP and double weapon XP on for the duration of the weekend.
Infinity Ward recently Tweeted, “Double XP/Weapon XP are now live in #MW3. Make sure to congratulate @Treyarch for their launch of #BlackOps2 this Tuesday, Nov. 13th!”
To get the latest on Black Ops 2, make sure to head on over to our dedicated page and keep an eye on MP1st as we celebrate it’s launch in only a few short days on November 13.
Having been a whole year since the release of Modern Warfare 3, what have been your favorite moments, maps, weapons, etc? Are you going to be sticking to MW3 even throughout the release of Black Ops 2? Tell us below!
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
In this latest Ascension trailer, you’ll get a sneak peek at the God of War, Ares.
Brought into a world full of violence, the Ares class allows players to control immense strength, allowing them to set ablaze to any opponent that opposes them.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Call of Duty: ELITE TV Season 2 is set to launch the same day as Black Ops 2 and to give us an early look at what’s packed into this season, the guys running the official CoD YouTube channel have released a brand new trailer.
As you can see, the new season begins next Tuesday and will be free to all Black Ops 2 users. If you haven’t yet, you’ll be able to register at elite.callofduty.com.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Halo fans, get ready for some multiplayer playlist shake-ups in the next few weeks. 343 Industries has detailed that they plan weekly updates for Halo 4. With Halo 4 launching worldwide just a few days ago, 343 is already looking on how to improve your experience.
So you’re probably asking what is coming in the first update? One mode, titled SWAT, a fan favorite of previous Halo’s. Players will be equipped with the Battle Rifles, DMR’s and Magnums. You will have no shield or radar and one headshot counts as a kill. Ordnance drops will not appear while playing SWAT.
The following damage chart displays the kill spots.
DMR – 3 bullets to the chest, 1 bullet to the head
BR – 7 bullets to the chest, 1 bullet to the head (the gun shoots a 3-bullet burst, so the first bullet of the third burst will kill the player)
Magnum – 3 bullets to the chest, 1 bullet to the head
The following maps will be playable in SWAT.
Haven
Adrift
Complex
Abandon
Solace
“We will maintain a static set of playlists and feature one or two ‘rotational’ playlists on top of that,” community manager Jessica Shea wrote on Halo Waypoint. “We will be monitoring trends and statistics closely so we can react accordingly to your preferences and likes. For instance, if one of our rotational playlists consistently holds a higher population than one of our static playlists, we will consider swapping them out based on player demand. The process will be fluid and based on numbers, and we’re extremely excited about the benefits of our new approach.”
Hailing from beautiful Pittsburgh PA, Shawn has spent most of his 25 years playing video games. The original Killzone on PlayStation 2 captured his love for competitive multiplayer experiences and has thrived on that ever since. Now I live, breathe and eat multiplayer madness with the guys and gals of Lucky Strike.
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First gameplay details of Rockstars’s Grand Theft Auto V have hit the net!
Now, you won’t normally see single player details from MP1st, but it is GTA V, after all, and the latest issue of Game Informer has laid out what you can expect from this year’s biggest game and Rockstar’s biggest game title (literally) releasing this Spring, 2013. We’ve rounded up all the details below so sit back and soak it up.
There will be three main protagonists who come together to perform various heists, a major theme in Grand Theft Auto V. Each have their own unique life in which they live throughout the course of the game, including their own hobbies and social circles. Players will be able to switch between each character with the press of a button at any moment when not in a mission. However, missions can also be experienced from different perspectives and each character will have his own strengths.
Trevor, Franklin and Michael
Michael
A retired bank robber in his early 40s who. Now in the witness protection program. Wife has burned through his substantial fortune, forcing him to get “back into the game.”
Social circle: Wife and son (Amanda and Jimmy).
Trevor
Friend of Michael. Around the same age as Michael and described as a “drugged out psychopath.” He’s a career criminal and prone to violence.
Social circle: Paranoid conspiracy theorist friend named Ron.
Franklin
Works as a repo man. In his mid 20s. Described as “the young and capable one of the bunch.”
Social circle – “Crazy friend” named Lamar.
Each character will be customizable in terms of clothing, but not of weight or height. Romancing others will not be an option.
On top of performing heists and living out their everyday lives, characters will encounter dynamic events like checking up on broken down cars, picking up hitchhikers, chasing muggers and robbing cash vans.
The fictional world of Los Santos will be the biggest open world in the history of Rockstar, “bigger than Read Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto IV and San Andreas combined.” Underwater areas, the wilderness and a military base will also be explorable locations. Players will be able to cruise the world of Los Santos in vehicles like bikes, cars, trucks, helicopters, planes, ATVs and jet skis. It is also possible to take part in many leisure activities like yoga, triathlons, jet skiing, base jumping, tennis and golf.
Though some pedestrian models have been mapped using motion capture for more realistic movement, Rockstar hasn’t employed any celebrity voices for the game. There will be an in-game economy to spend cash in, but real-estate will not be purchasable.
Driving mechanics have improved to mimic racing game standards. Cars now “hold to the ground a bit better” and have “a little more physics on them.” Shooting and melee combat have also been improved.
The cellphone returns, though it is now more similar to a smart phone, while options previously only available in your phone will now be accessible on the map.
Lastly, there will be appearances by Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City characters, but not major ones like Niko Bellic. According to Rockstar, all the Grand Theft Auto games on the PlayStation 2 are considered one universe while Grand Theft Auto IV and V exists in a “high definition universe” separate to the others. This means there will not be any crossovers when it comes to returning characters.
It’s official. PS All-Stars Battle Royale has officially gone gold and is set to release on the 20th of this month on the PS3 and PS Vita both at retailers and digitally.
To celebrate this announcement, Sony has released a brand new trailer that is actually the intro to the game. It features all the characters and their rivals, along with a glimpse at the final boss.
Wooh! Can’t wait till the 20th. Make sure to read up on our beta preview, which left us impressed, and come back when the game has released for our full review.
Don’t forget to pre-order the title for some great bonuses, along with a free digital copy of the PS vita version when you buy the PS3 version.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Always wanted to join in the on the quest of finding Borderland 2’s best loot possible, all while bringing down the evil Handsome Jack and his corrupt Hyperion corporation, but stuck playing on a Mac? No worries. The wait is over thanks to the recently announced partnership between Aspyr Media, 2K Games and Gearbox Software now bringing the Borderlands 2 experience to the Mac.
If you’ve been living under a rock the past few months, Borderlands 2 stays true to it’s promise on delivering an overall better experience then the first by expanding on what everyone loved from before, but including more diverse weapons, enemies, vehicles, unforgettable characters, environments and much much more. You can check out my full Borderlands 2 review right here.
Borderlands 2 for the Mac will launch on November 20th and will be available on Steam for $59.99 USD. For those who love having physical copies of games, fear not, as a physical form of the game will also be available later this holiday season.
As a bonus, pre-order now from GameAgent to get access to Premiere Club content, including the Gearbox Gold Gun Pack, a Golden Key, the Vault Hunter’s Relic and a fifth playable vault hunter, Gaige the Mechromancer, all for free!
For those of you guys who game on the Mac, are you excited to get your hands on Borderlands 2?
